Psalm 103:13

God's Word

As a father has compassion for his children, so the Lord has compassion for those who fear him.

Cross References

Psalm 103:11

As high as the heavens are above the earth— that is how vast his mercy is toward those who fear him.

Psalm 103:17

But from everlasting to everlasting, the Lord’s mercy is on those who fear him. His righteousness belongs to their children and grandchildren,

Psalm 147:11

The Lord is pleased with those who fear him, with those who wait with hope for his mercy.

Proverbs 3:12

because the Lord warns the one he loves, even as a father warns a son with whom he is pleased.

Jeremiah 31:20

Is Ephraim my dear son? Is he a pleasant child? Even though I have often spoken against him, I still think fondly of him. That is why my heart longs for him, and I will certainly have compassion on him,” declares the Lord.

Jeremiah 31:9

They will cry as they return. They will pray as I bring them back. I will lead them beside streams on a level path where they will not stumble. I will be a Father to Israel, and Ephraim will be my firstborn.

Leviticus 26:44

Even when they are in the land of their enemies, I will not reject them or look at them with disgust. I will not reject or cancel my promise to them, because I am the Lord their God.

Malachi 4:2

“The Sun of Righteousness will rise with healing in his wings for you people who fear my name. You will go out and leap like calves let out of a stall.

Numbers 11:12

Am I their mother? Did I give birth to them? Are you really asking me to carry them in my arms—as a nurse carries a baby—all the way to the land you promised their ancestors with an oath?

Matthew 6:32

Everyone is concerned about these things, and your heavenly Father certainly knows you need all of them.

Matthew 6:9

“This is how you should pray: Our Father in heaven, let your name be kept holy.

John 20:17

Jesus told her, “Don’t hold on to me. I have not yet gone to the Father. But go to my brothers and sisters and tell them, ‘I am going to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’ ”

Acts 13:26

“Brothers—descendants of Abraham and converts to Judaism—the message that God saves people was sent to us.

Deuteronomy 3:5

All of these cities were fortified with high walls and double-door gates with bars across the gates. We also captured a large number of unwalled villages.